Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Mountain Gateway Community College · Clifton Forge, VA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,731Median earnings 4 years after
$43,581Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
12Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Mountain Gateway Community College earn a median of $66,731. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $56,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,200–$76,301).
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville | $61,566 | — |
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing Falls Church | $56,355 | $14,750 |
| ECPI University Virginia Beach | $51,209 | $20,000 |
| Fortis College-Richmond Richmond | $50,451 | $15,161 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk Norfolk | $50,451 | $15,161 |
| Virginia Western Community College Roanoke | $48,420 | $19,039 |
| Riverside College of Health Sciences Newport News | $46,106 | $9,500 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $45,098 | $16,500 |
| Eastern Virginia Career College Fredericksburg | $44,679 | $14,750 |
| New River Community College Dublin | $44,377 | — |
| Chester Career College CHESTER | $42,781 | $19,917 |
| Wytheville Community College Wytheville | $40,416 | — |
| Centra College Lynchburg | $39,611 | $9,500 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College Martinsville | $38,101 | — |
| Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap | $35,693 | — |
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Other programs at Mountain Gateway Community College
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificate
$40,734 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$29,927 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$56,474 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$55,076
Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Mountain Gateway Community College make?
The median salary is $66,731 and $43,581 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.